Prof. Baral stated that their university along with AIT can jointly
engage in faculty development programs. Pokhara University , which was
established in 1997 focuses on producing skilled human resources in the
area of science, technology, management, law, humanities, education and
other professional areas for national development.
AIT President, Prof. Said Irandoust remarked that AIT would be very
happy to help Pokhara University and remarked that it would be feasible
for AIT faculty and staff to spend some time at Pokhara University,
especially during the inter semester period.
The delegation from Nepal included Er. Ishwar Chandra Baniya, Dean,
Faculty of Science and Technology, Pokhara University; Prof. Bhawani
Prasad Pandey, Member of Executive Council and Prof. Deepak Bhattarai,
Chairman, Nepal Engineering College.
AIT was represented by Dr. Barbara Igel, Dean, School of Management;
Dr. Jonathan Shaw, Director, AIT Extension; Prof. Gopal Bahadur Thapa
of School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD); Dr. Anil
Kumar Anal of SERD; Dr. Sangam Shrestha of School of Engineering and
Technology (SET); Mr. Karma Rana, Institute Secretary; Mr. Kyaw Seo
Hlaing, Coordinator, Promotions and Alumni Relations, External
Relations and Communications Office (ERCO); Mrs. Sumana Shrestha,
Program Officer, ERCO; Mrs. Tripti Rajbhandari, Promotions and
Recruitment Officer, SET; and Mr. Vickrant Gurung, Program Officer,
SOM.
